Painted Pictures

Painted Pictures: Brittany

This stunning stone-built home in Saint Briac boasts breath-taking sea views, an enclosed garden and artsy, elegant interiors. Mere metres away from the beach, this fabulous French home features a lovely, light filled open-plan kitchen, dining and living room courtesy big west-facing picture windows, perfect for family get-togethers.

In the summer months you’ll love spending time in the gorgeous garden, barbecuing a feast of fresh fish and seafood and dining alfresco surrounded by shrubs and flowering plants. Be sure to have a glass of wine to hand as the sun goes down. At chillier times of year, prepare family favourites in the whitewashed and wood kitchen, gather around the wooden table or gaze out to sea from the second dining area. Pick up a book or just give yourself permission to kick back and relax on the sofa in front of the fire before indulging in a long, hot soak in the tub.

If you fancy a little more activity, spend the day down at the beach or try your hand at sailing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. There’s also the possibility of playing golf, tennis or going horse riding nearby.


Home truths:
*There’s free on-street parking nearby
*You’ll have your own private entrance here
*This home is spread over three floors, with no internal lift
*Your host can provide a cot for free upon request
*You'll need to bring your own toiletries with you to use during your stay
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*Firewood isn’t provided here